Remote oil filter installation on RV-9A

Ever since adding the Plane Power backup alternator to the vacuum pad it has been difficult, time consuming, and sometimes messy changing the oil filter.

I have now added a remote oil filter using an AirWolf adapter, EARLS remote oil filter mount, and two hoses from TS Flightlines.

I wanted an extra sturdy firewall mount so I made a doubler that tied into the firewall structure with a 1/4 inch thick aluminum bracket mounted inside. The EARLS mount is billet aluminum. It doesn?t move at all. All the fittings are O-ring AN-8. All engine hoses are teflon from TS Flightlines.

Another benefit is I can now fill the filter with oil prior to installation. I removed the top plugs and spun the engine until seeing oil pressure to purge the air from the new oil system.

There was a nice open spot on my RV-9A firewall because I have an early model that still used the Concorde battery tray on the pilot side firewall. I am happy with how the mounting and hose run came out.

For those looking at the photos, I have my PMAG?s removed for a checkup during this installation.

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Looks great! It will certainly make less mess.

Where did the vernatherm go?

Remote

So tell us?did you see any change in typical cruise oil temps or pressure?

Cheers

db

Good Idea

Since I plan to use an vacuum pad alternator, this is a good idea. Thanks for sharing. Now I need to find a place to put it on the firewall!!!

lr172 said:

Where did the vernatherm go?

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Nothing changed with the vernatherm. The AirWolf adapter is installed in the location of the original oil filter.

db1yg said:

So tell us?did you see any change in typical cruise oil temps or pressure?

Cheers

db

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So far I have not noticed any change in oil temperatures or pressure.